A Sepik River Basin Carved and Painted Wood Suspension

A Sepik River Basin Carved and Painted Wood Suspension Hook, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Depicting five connected head with one on verso surmounted by a bird. H: 38 W: 15 D: 3 in. The Collection o

Sepik River Basin carved and painted wood food hook. 38" high, 15" wide. Condition: paint wear, loss. Provenance: collection of Ann and Norman Roulet.

A Sepik River Tribe Carved and Painted Wood Skull/Suspension Hook, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Depicting standing figures with inset eyes surrounded by crocodiles and birds. H: 37 1/4 W: 9 1/4 D:

A carved and painted wooden shield. Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, 20th century. 46 1/2"h. Provenance: The Alvin M. Cohen Collection, Bethesda MD.

Ca. second half 20thC. Good, appears to be complete with no apparent defects or repairs. Please note the HUGE size. These items are used, and may show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surfac

Two Sepik, Papua New Guinea elaborately carved and painted wood suspension hooks (stand not included); H: 34 1/4" (taller, approx.)

Two Sepik, Papua New Guinea elaborately carved and painted wood suspension hooks (stand not included); H: 34 1/4" (taller, approx.)

Papua New Guinea Polychrome Carved Wood Suspension Hook middle sepik river region, 20th century Length 17 inches Estimate $400-600

Sepik River hand-carved tribal stylized forest bird spirit painted wood carving, with custom mount. Natural pigment paint designs throughout. Dimensions: Mounted: H: 20 in., L: 24.6 in. Condition: goo

Oceanic Carved and Painted Wood Mask, Sepik River, Papua New Guinea, h. 17 1/2 in., w. 8 1/2 in.

probably Sepik River area, possibly 20th century, various forms, carved and painted wood, two with fiber and cowrie shell embellishments, largest 22-3/8 x 5-1/4 in. Provenance: Collection from Blue Ha

Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat style war shield (20th century) carved wood, painted pigment black ash, white clay, and red and yellow ochres, and fiber carved front having carved figures at

Papua New Guinea Yuat / Sepik River Biwat war shield (mid-20th century) carved wood, painted pigment black ash, white clay, and red and yellow ochres, and fiber carved front depicting three raised abs

Iatmul Peoples, Middle Sepik River, Ancestral Spirit carrying Mask on Back, the figure reaching up to touch his tongue, carved and painted wood, of one piece, slightly concave, on 4 1/2" x 9 1/4" x 9

Carved wood figural suspension hook (Iatmul), depicitng a masked figure with inset shell eyes, decorated with red, black and white pigments, resting on a crcodile head, Sepik River, New Guinea, 26.5"h

Likely Sepik River, figural suspension hook of carved wood, cowry shells, plant fiber.Size: 7 x 20 in. Please contact Nic at Info@premiershipment.com for an estimated shipping quote prior to bidding.

Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, possibly Yamok village, hornbill bird perched upon a boulder, all carved from a single piece of wood, tastefully painted, mid 20th c. The people of Sepik River have trad

Group of three Sepik, Papua New Guinea painted and carved wood suspension hooks; each of various figural forms (stands not included); L: 22" (largest, approx.)

Group of three Sepik, Papua New Guinea painted and carved wood suspension hooks; each of various figural forms (stands not included); L: 22" (largest, approx.)

A elongated and exaggerated carved wood and painted "Mwai Mask" Iatmul peoples, Middle Sepik River, Papua new Guinea, South Pacific.Mai (or mwai) masks, were used by teachers in the young men's initia

The ornamental totemic wood carving with pigments is attributed to the Upper Sepik River People of Papua New guinea incorporates traditional Wapi bird motifs with a female figure, possibly Maselai. Pr

An intricately carved wood Suspension Hook used in ceremonial houses. Sepik River, PNG, The suspension hook is a carved female, with a large head, shell eyes, holding finely carved implement. Nicely d

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, probably Middle Sepik River region, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautifully carved and painted figural head representing a spirit and/or ancestor, boasting a chara

Papua New Guinea, Sepik River, ca. 1940 CE. A masterful figural group carved from wood and adorned with earth pigments, depicting a smiling male figure, sitting on a stool, with his elbows resting upo